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12:40 PM.Peter Hoar reviews the premiere of Jack Body's 'Songs of Dances and Desire: In Memoriam Carmen Rupe'. Audio

12:16 PM.New Zealand folk musician on the release of his latest CD 'There goes the Shiner'. Audio

1:00 PM.Chief Executive of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra comments on the results of the recent Orchestral Sector Review. Audio

12:15 PM.Violinist from the Kronos Quartet who are extensively touring New Zealand this month. Audio

1:14 PM.NZ Jazz saxophonist presenting his interpretations of John Psathas' works at the Auckland Fringe Festival this weekend with the Chris Mason-Battley Group. Audio

1:00 PM.General Manager of the Southern Sinfonia previews the 2013 season and tonight's Last Night of the Proms concert. Audio

12:16 PM.Leading Gypsy Jazz guitarist from the Netherlands performing with The Stochelo Rosenberg Trio at the Auckland International Arts Festival this week. Audio

1:10 PM.Auckland International Arts Festival Fine Art Curator discusses this year's events. Audio

12:46 PM.Melbourne correspondent Vincent O'Donnell speaks to British author on his book 'The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking'. Audio

12:15 PM.New Zealand tenor previews his many upcoming international roles and this weekend's New Zealand School of Music fundraiser in Wellington. Audio

1:03 PM.Wellington violist presenting at the Australian and New Zealand Viola Society convention in Auckland this weekend. Audio

12:43 PM.Costume designer and choreographer for 'Of Days', being presented as part of the Royal NZ Ballet's 'Made to Move' tour. Audio

12:15 PM.Accordionist from Scottish folk trio 'Lau' who are performing at WOMAD Taranaki this month. Audio

1:00 PM.Co-director of 'The Factory' which is premiering at the Auckland International Arts Festival. Audio

12:40 PM.French author who recently undertook her stint as 2013 Randall Cottage Writer in Residence. Audio

12:16 PM.Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage comments on last week's release of the Orchestra Sector Review. Audio

1:09 PM.NZ Federation of Film Societies Wellington President previews events around the country. Audio

12:40 PM.Peter Hoar reviews last night's APO concert featuring trumpet soloist Brent Grapes. Audio

12:15 PM.Curator of 'Len Lye: Kaleidoscope', a major show of Len Lye's sculptures and films at the City Gallery Wellington. Audio

1:05 PM.Ukulele player and singer from Pacific Curls trio touring the country on behalf of Arts on Tour Aotearoa. Audio

12:45 PM.Deirdre Tarrant reviews last night's premiere of 'Made to Move' season in Wellington. Audio

12:17 PM.Affetto early music ensemble keyboardist and dramaturge performing 'The Diary of Samuel Pepes' at the Auckland Fringe Festival. Audio

1:07 PM.Pianist and saxophonist from the Galvanised Trio touring the country on behalf of Chamber Music NZ. Audio

12:18 PM.Trumpet soloist for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's performance of Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto tomorrow night. Audio

1:00 PM.Auckland-based composer and author on his chapter contribution to academic volume on Frank Zappa being released shortly by UK based publisher Ashgate. Audio